This stone building, built in 1879, has been a hardware store for 126 straight years in Halstead, Kansas. The current owners took over in 1998. Within the store, you walk on the old board & brick flooring under a 12 foot tin ceiling.
The selection of genuine antique hardware for the house or furniture is amazing. Thousands of pieces all tucked away in 1916 parts cabinets - over 500 bins & drawers! The round nail bin is identical to the one I worked with at the Ace Hardware in Chesaning. What a great place to visit!
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2 comments:
Mom didn't overload your truck/trailer with things "she had to have" did she? :-) The place also reminds me a little of the hardware store that was in Clarksville - nice and old school...Lowe's and Home Depot are BORING compared to these older stores!
I agree with Rich. Lowe's and Home Depot are boring, especially when you consider the history of this old places.
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